Recognized for Excellence
dsm-firmenich received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Tech Innovation, Candidate Experience, and DE&I.
This reflects dsm-firmenich's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. dsm-firmenich invests in multi-faceted recruitment strategies, innovative technology, thoughtful candidate experience, and inclusive recruitment practices. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
The recruiting team at dsm-firmenich takes an innovative approach to sourcing and recruiting early-career talent through a hybrid strategy, combining digital tools and personalized outreach. Utilizing platforms like Handshake, the team connects with a diverse pool of students, complemented by early-talent-specific branding and advertisements. This includes, alumni visits to universities, including HBCUs and HSIs, fostering relationships with underrepresented talent. The team utilized feedback from previous interns to refine the process, implementing tools like HireVue to streamline interviews, ensuring a consistent candidate experience. Transparent practices, such as displaying hourly rates on job postings and uniform interview processes, ensuring equity. Recruiter screenings answer candidates' questions directly, enhancing engagement and trust.
Excellence in Tech Innovation
The team at dsm-firmenich leverages technology to enhance recruitment efficiency by utilizing tools like HireVue, to streamline the interview process. This provides a consistent and structured candidate experience while reducing time-to-hire. The average response to has decreased to 2-4 days, due to the HireVue implementation. Additionally, the team utilizes Eightfold AI, which matches candidates to open roles within the ATS, ensuring that applicants are considered for positions that align with their skills and experiences. Eightfold also identifies leads from the existing talent community, enabling recruiters to proactively with qualified talent. By employing technology, dsm-firmenich creates a seamless, efficient, and inclusive recruitment process.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The early careers team at dsm-firmenich prioritizes creating a positive candidate experience by supporting students every step of the way. From the initial application to the final offer, the team ensures the process is thorough, transparent, and engaging. Candidates receive consistent communication, including a monthly newsletter introducing dsm-firmenich’s business lines—Taste, Texture, Health; Health, Nutrition, Care; and Perfumery & Beauty—offering insight into the company's global impact. To foster inclusivity, the team organizes virtual panel discussions with ERG members, providing candidates an opportunity to connect and learn. Feedback from past interns helps refine the process, ensuring it meets evolving expectations. Additionally, post-process surveys allow for continual improvement, ensuring that every candidate feels valued and set up for success.
Excellence in DE&I
At dsm-firmenich, the recruitment team is committed to building a diverse entry-level talent pipeline by reaching out to over 35+ HBCUs, HSIs, Tribal Colleges, and organizations like Job Corps that serve non-traditional workforce students. Additionally, they are working to create a strong campus presence by bringing employees and leaders from the Taste, Texture & Health business to engage with students, sharing their experiences and advice on navigating the industry. Beyond recruitment, dsm-firmenich supports underrepresented interns and new grads through mentorship, employee resource groups, and professional development programs to ensure long-term success and career growth.
